Recruiting Administrator (Entry Level)
The Recruiting Administrator supports a fast-paced talent acquisition team by managing end-to-end recruiting activities including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and maintaining recruiting records. This role ensures a smooth and positive candidate experience through effective coordination, data management, and collaboration with recruiters and hiring teams. It is ideal for individuals skilled in multitasking, communication, and organizational efficiency within a dynamic recruiting environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
This is a Contract recruiting-administration role supporting a Confidential Client’s talent-acquisition team in International, WA. You will coordinate interviews, maintain accurate candidate records in ATS tools, communicate with candidates and hiring teams, and help create a smooth candidate experience. This position is ideal for an organized, customer-focused professional with entry-level recruiting or coordination experience.
Responsibilities
- Schedule interviews and phone screens by coordinating directly with candidates and hiring teams; arrange travel logistics for visiting candidates when needed.
- Update candidate records and job postings in applicant tracking and recruiting systems to ensure data accuracy.
- Confirm new hires in recruiting systems and support administrative onboarding steps.
- Provide timely follow-up correspondence to candidates regarding recruiting status via phone and email.
- Track recruiting activities and compile candidate status information into clear weekly reports for stakeholders.
- Coordinate post-interview debrief meetings and prepare/distribute debrief materials to interviewers and hiring teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve the candidate experience and increase scheduling efficiency.
- Assist with additional recruiting activities and short-term projects as needed.
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a recruiting coordinator or in a coordination-focused role.
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple scheduling requests and competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or similar recruiting technologies.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Background in talent acquisition, hiring, or administrative coordination is a plus.
- Strong customer focus and commitment to a positive candidate experience.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment and adapting to shifting priorities.
- Professionalism when interacting with internal and external stakeholders; able to manage last-minute changes calmly.
Work Environment
This role operates within a fast-paced recruiting environment that values collaboration, efficiency, and a strong candidate experience. The position will involve daily use of Microsoft Office and ATS tools, and frequent email and phone communication. This is a contract position based out of International, WA and is primarily onsite; occasional schedule flexibility may be required to accommodate candidate or interviewer availability. Business-professional attire is typical.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $26.00 per hour (range: $26.00 - $26.00/hr).
- Benefits (if eligible for the temporary/contract classification) may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident & hospital plans; 401(k); voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and time off/leave options.
- Individual compensation within the listed range depends on qualifications, experience, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
Location & Type
- Job Type: Contract (Full-time).
- Location: Onsite in International, WA (based out of International, WA).
Hiring & Compliance
Careertakes and our Confidential Client are committed to fair hiring. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please request accommodations during the application process. The Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
Keywords (for applicants)
- Recruiting Administrator
- Recruiting Coordinator
- Interview Scheduling
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Entry-level Recruiter
- Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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